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South of the Border Citrus Salad Recipe

Orange, grapefruit and jicama add color and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary fruit salad. Sometimes I'll toss in slices of mango and cucumber for additional pizazz.

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Diabetic Friendly

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South of the Border Citrus Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 25 min. + chilling

Yield: 7 Servings

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Ingredients

3 medium oranges, peeled and sliced
3 medium pink grapefruit, peeled and sliced
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled jicama
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Arrange on a serving platter; refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 64 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 fruit.

Originally published as South of the Border Citrus Salad in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p32

Refreshing Twist for Grapefruit

“Sprinkle sugar and drizzle a small amount of grape juice over a sectioned grapefruit half,” recommends Marjorie C. of Troy, Ohio. “Do this the night before, and in the morning when you take the grapefruit from the fridge, you’ll have a refreshing new twist on plain grapefruit.”